Mahesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana hat-trick: As soon as the year 2025 begins, new records have started being made on the cricket field. Currently, an ODI series is being played between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, in which Sri Lankan spinner Mahesh Theekshana has created a stir by taking the first hat-trick of the year. Apart from this, he took one more wicket, that is, four wickets came in the account. Due to this, the Sri Lankan team, which was once on the back foot, has made a strong comeback in the match. With this hat-trick, Mahesh Theekshana has also created many new records for his team.
Mahesh Theekshana took three wickets on three consecutive balls.
Sri Lankan team is currently on tour of New Zealand. Where a three-match ODI series is being played. The second match of the series continues today. In this, the New Zealand team came out to bat first. At one time the team’s score was 143 runs and till then about 20 overs had passed, till then the team had lost only two wickets. But after this the picture gradually started changing. But suddenly the match turned when Mahesh Theekshana came to bowl. He completed his hat-trick in two overs. Anyway, the match started late due to rain, hence it was reduced from 50 overs to 37 overs.
This success was achieved in two overs
Mahesh Theekshana first dismissed Mitchell Center on the fifth ball of the 35th over of the innings. He played an innings of 20 runs on 15 balls. Mahesh Theekshana also dismissed Nathan Smith on the last ball of the same over. He was just playing his first ball, but had to go back without opening the account. With this, Mahesh Theekshana’s over ended. Mahesh Theekshana again came to bowl on the first ball of the 37th over of the innings. On the very first ball of this over, Mahesh Theekshana also dismissed Matt Henry. With this his hat-trick was completed. However, this was completed with wickets in two different overs. But due to taking wickets in three consecutive balls, it has been registered in the record books.
New Zealand team could score 255 runs
Mahesh Theekshana is the second spin bowler to take a hat-trick for Sri Lanka. Before this, Wanindu Hasaranga has also taken a hat-trick. Not only this, the special thing is that he has become the first spin bowler in the world to take a hat-trick against New Zealand. This achievement has come in the first few days of the year, so it has become even more special. Due to Mahesh Theekshana’s hat-trick, the New Zealand team, which looked to be heading towards a big score, could score only 255 runs in 37 overs.
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